Rowenta Iron GARMENT STEAMER User Guide

COMPACT GARMENT STEAMER  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using your appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,  
including the following:  
Read all instructions before use.  
• Use appliance for its intended use only.  
• This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including children)  
with a physical, sensory or m ental im pairm ent, or people without knowledge  
or experience, unless they are supervised or given prior instructions  
concerning the use of the appliance by som eone responsible for their safety.  
• Children m ust be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the  
appliance.  
• Do not leave appliance unattended while plugged in or while it is still hot.  
• Do not operate any appliance with a dam aged cord, plug or steam hose or  
after the appliance m alfunctions, or is dropped or dam aged in any m anner. •  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassem ble or attem pt to repair  
the appliance. Return appliance to nearest authorized service center for  
exam ination, repair or adjustm ent.  
To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting from steam vents, check  
appliance before each use by holding it away from body and operating.  
Steam only in an up and down vertical m otion. Never use steam head in a  
horizontal position or tilt into a backward position, this m ay result in water  
discharge.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not im m erse the appliance in water  
or other liquids.  
• Appliance should always be turned off before plugging or unplugging.  
Never yank the cord to disconnect from outlet, instead grasp plug and pull to  
disconnect.  
• Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let appliance cool com pletely  
before putting away.  
• Loop cord loosely under the appliance when storing.  
• Do not let power cord contact sharp edges or hot surfaces.  
• Do not try to fasten the hose adapter during operation. Scalding m ay occur  
if the hose adapter is rem oved while using the appliance.  
• Always disconnect appliance from electrical outlet when filling with water,  
em ptying or when not in use.  
• Do not attem pt to hang up the unit using the hose.  
• The use of foreign accessory attachm ents that are not supplied by Rowenta  
is not recom m ended and m ay result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.  
• Burns could occur from touching hot parts, hot water or steam . Use care  
when you em pty a steam appliance. There m ay be hot water in the reservoir.  
• Do not direct steam at people, animals or steam clothes while they are being  
worn.  
Your Rowenta appliance is intended for household use only.  
• This is a floor appliance and should never be carried while in use.  
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS  
• This is a 1300, 1400 or 1500 watt appliance. To avoid a circuit overload, do  
not operate a high wattage appliance on the sam e circuit.  
• If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, the m arked electrical rating  
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. Cords rated  
for less am perage m ay overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so  
that it cannot be pulled or tripped over.  
• Do not cut or attem pt to extend the steam ing hose.  
 
DESCRIPTION  
1 . S te a m h e a d  
2 . Eje ct b u tto n  
3 . S te a m h o s e co n n e cto r  
4 . S te a m h o s e  
1 0 . On / Off s w itch  
1 1 . Ele ctric co rd s to ra g e  
(u n d e r b a s e )  
5 . Ca rry h a n d le  
1 2 . Up h o ls te ry b ru s h *  
1 3 . Fa b ric b ru s h *  
1 4 . Cre a s e a tta ch m e n t*  
1 5 . Lin t p a d *  
6 . Ma x w a te r le ve l  
7 . S te a m h o s e w ra p p in g  
8 . S te a m h e a d s to ra g e s lid e  
9 . a Fillin g in le t  
1 6 . Do o r h o o k*  
9 . b Em p tyin g o u tle t  
*depending on m odel: this is either equipm ent specific to certain m odels or  
available as an optional accessory. Accessories that are not listed in this m anual  
or m anufactured by other com panies are not recom m ended for use with the Pro  
Com pact steam er.  
Before use  
Please read the instructions for use and Im p o rt a n t S a fe g u a rd s  
carefully.  
• Rem ove any packaging from the appliance.  
• DO NOT PLUG IN OR TURN ON UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS  
COMPLETE.  
• Insert the steam hose into the hole on the  
top of the unit while sliding out the eject  
knob.  
• Com pletely unwind the power cord.  
Filling with water  
Your steam er has been designed to operate using untreated tap water.  
If your water is very hard (check with your local water  
authority) m ix tap water with store-bought bottled or  
spring water in the following proportions :  
-50% untreated tap water,  
-50% distilled or dem ineralized water.  
-or just use bottled spring water.  
• Fill with m axim um 33 ounces of water, taking care that the water does  
not overflow or pass the fill line on the side of the tank.  
Never overfill your steamer. Never fill it with hot water.  
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Im portant: Heat concentrates the elem ents contained in water during  
evaporation. The types of water listed hereafter m ay contain organic  
waste, m ineral or chem ical elem ents that can cause spitting, brown  
staining, or prem ature wear of the appliance: water from clothes  
dryers, scented or softened water, water from refrigerators, batteries,  
air conditioners, rain water, boiled, filtered or bottled water. Also use  
distilled or dem ineralized water only as advised above.  
Use  
• Plug in your steam er. Place your steam er on the floor  
with the steam vents pointing away from the door.  
• The steam head should be hung on the door hook while  
unit is heating up.  
• Press on the On / Off switch, the power indicator light  
will illum inate once steam er is turned on.  
• Wait for the steam to com e out. It will take  
approxim ately 21/2 m inutes.  
• Rem ove the steam er head and place  
your garm ent onto the hanger head.  
• Grasp the steam head handle with the steam vents  
pointing away from you. Start steam ing by touching  
m aterial lightly with steam ing head and m oving in an  
up/down vertical m otion. Begin at the top of the garm ent  
and m ove in a downward direction. Steam with hose in an upright  
position, this allows any condensation to flow back into the steam er.  
Tips: Always check fabric labels for recom m endations. Test fabric  
for color fastness in an unobtrusive part of the garm ent (inner  
seam ). Do not touch silk or velvet with steam head. Som e articles  
can be steam ed better from the underside.  
If steam ing in a low position near floor, straighten hose up and out  
frequently to clear condensation. If hose becom es clogged, it will  
m ake a gurgling noise or the am ount of steam will be reduced.  
You m ay also experience dripping if the hose becom es clogged.  
Heavier fabrics m ay require repeated steam ing. Exercise caution at  
all tim es.  
• During operation, the steam er hose m ay m ake a gurgling noise. This is  
a norm al result of condensation. If it begins to gurgle, extend hose up  
and out to m ove excess m oisture back into the base.  
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Warning: Never steam clothes while they are being worn. Hose  
and steam head will becom e hot during use.This is norm al. Use  
caution and avoid prolonged contact.  
Accessories (depending on m odel)  
Never touch the steam head until it cools com pletely.  
Before using any of the accessories on upholstery or garm ents, be sure to  
consult the m anufacturers labels regarding their recom m endations for  
garm ent care. We also recom m end testing on an unobtrusive area.  
Rem inder: When using accessories steam only in an up and down  
vertical m otion. Never use the steam head in a horizontal position  
and never steam with your steam head upside down.  
Upholstery brush*  
Be sure unit is unplugged and com pletely cool before attaching  
accessories.  
The upholstery brush is used to aid steam penetration into  
difficult or heavy fabrics for faster results.  
• Attach the upholstery brush to the steam head by lining up  
the bottom of the brush with the bottom of the steam head.  
Gently push the top of the brush into place on the steam  
head until it clicks into place.  
• Gently brush the area to be steam ed with the grain or nap  
of the fabric.  
• Rem ove the upholstery brush once unit is unplugged and com pletely  
cool. Rem ove it by pressing on the tab on top of brush while pulling it  
forward.  
Fabric brush*  
Be sure unit is unplugged and com pletely cool before attaching  
accessories.  
The fabric brush opens weave of the fabrics for better steam penetration.  
• Attach the fabric brush to the steam head by lining up the bottom of the  
brush with the bottom of the steam head. Gently push the top of the  
brush into place on the steam head until it clicks into place.  
• Gently brush the area to be steam ed with the grain or nap of the fabric.  
Rem ove the fabric brush once unit is unplugged and com pletely cool by  
pressing on the release tab on top of brush while pulling it forward.  
*depending on m odel: this is either equipm ent specific to certain m odels or available as  
an optional accessory.  
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Crease attachm ent*  
Be sure unit is unplugged and com pletely cool before attaching  
accessories.  
The crease attachm ent is used to m ake pant creases easily or to rem ove  
stubborn wrinkles.  
• Fasten the crease attachm ent to the steam er by sliding onto the steam  
head so it fits over the raised channels.  
• Gently push into place.  
• Push on the handle to open the crease attachm ent.  
• Put your fabric in the space between the crease attachm ent and the  
head of the steam brush.  
• Release the handle.  
• Move the crease attachm ent in a downwards m otion starting from the  
top.  
• Once unit is unplugged and com pletely cool, rem ove the crease  
attachm ent by sliding it off of the steam brush.  
Lint pad*  
The lint pad is a separate accessory and cannot be attached to the  
steam head. You can use the lint pad independently from the steam er.  
The lint pad rem oves hair, lint and anim al fur for a professional finish.  
To use the lint pad, slowly brush the clothing with the grain or nap of  
the fabric.  
• The pad can be cleaned by brushing in the opposite direction. We  
recom m end cleaning on an old cloth that can be discarded.  
*depending on m odel: this is either equipm ent specific to certain m odels or  
available as an optional accessory.  
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After use  
• After using the steam er, switch the power off (power  
indicator light will go out) and unplug the appliance. Wind  
the power cord on its storage place under the appliance.  
• Rem ove the steam hose.  
Be careful there m ay be hot water rem aining in the  
steam hose after use. Always rem ove the steam hose  
before em ptying your appliance.  
• Em pty the water container from the opening  
shown in diagram 9b.  
• Place the steam connector back into place. Wrap the hose  
around the steam er and insert the steam head onto its  
housing. The head slides over the raised channels for secure  
storage.  
You can carry your steam er by its handle for easy  
portability and storage.  
For cord winding or transport, never turn your appliance upside down.  
Em pty all water from the unit before storing it.  
Cleaning  
Clean the m ain unit with  
a
dam p cloth. To m aintain m axim um  
perform ance, your steam er m ust be descaled occasionally. The descaling  
intervals will depend on the water quality and the frequency of use. The  
unit should be descaled at least once a year or every 100 hours of use.  
For descaling proceed as follows:  
1. Unplug the unit and fill it with 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water.  
2. Let the appliance run for 3 m inutes and do not steam any clothing with  
this m ixture.  
3. Switch the appliance off. Unplug it and allow to cool down for at least  
30 m inutes.  
4. Em pty the water over the sink. Rinse the appliance with fresh water.  
5. Fill the unit with fresh water and repeat steps 2-4.  
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If after descaling you believe that there is still buildup in the appliance,  
repeat this operation. Use a new solution of vinegar and water each  
tim e you repeat steps 1 and 2.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Possible  
Problem s  
Solutions  
causes  
There is no steam .  
The steam er is not  
turned on.  
Check that your appliance is  
correctly plugged in and press the  
illum inated on/off switch (on the  
front of the base).  
The water level is too Turn your appliance off and refill it  
low.  
to the m ax line on the side of the  
water tank.  
The hose is kinked.  
Be sure that the hose is fully unra-  
veled.  
There is no m ore  
water.  
Unplug your steam er and refill it.  
There is little steam . Your steam er has a  
build-up of scale  
Descale the steam er and descall at  
least once a year or every 100  
hours of use. If your water is hard,  
increase the frequency.  
because it has not  
been rinsed out  
regularly.  
The water level is too Turn your appliance off and refill it.  
low.  
There is too m uch  
water.  
Unplug your steam er and em pty it  
partially.  
Water runs through  
the holes of the  
steam brush.  
There is condensation  
in the hose.  
Never use steam er in a horizontal  
position. Hold the hose vertically  
outstretched and wait for water to  
flow back into the steam er.  
The steam er takes a Your steam er has a  
Rinse out the steam er at least once  
a year or every 100 hours of use. If  
your water is hard, increase the  
frequency.  
build-up of scale  
because it has not  
been descaled  
regularly.  
long tim e to heat.  
There is too m uch  
water.  
Unplug your steam er and em pty it  
partially.  
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In t h e in t e re s t o f im p ro vin g p ro d u c t s , Ro w e n t a re s e rve s t h e  
rig h t t o c h a n g e s p e c ific a t io n s w it h o u t p rio r n o t ic e .  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
This Rowenta product is warranted for 1 year from date of purchase  
against defects in m aterial and workm anship. During this period, any  
Rowenta product that, upon inspection by Rowenta, is proved  
defective, will be repaired or replaced, at Rowenta´s option, without  
charge to the custom er. If a replacem ent product is sent, it will carry  
the rem aining warranty of the original product. This warranty does  
not apply to any defect arising from a buyers or users m isuse of the  
product, negligence, failure to follow Rowentas instructions, use on  
current or voltage other than that stam ped on the product, or  
alteration or repair not authorized by Rowenta. Repair or disassem bly  
by anyone other than a Rowenta authorized service center will void  
the warranty.  
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND NO  
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT  
LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, ARE MADE BY ROWENTA OR  
ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.  
Som e states do not allow lim itations on how long an im plied  
warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or  
consequential dam ages, so the above lim itations m ay not apply to  
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you m ay also  
have other rights, which vary from state to state.  
If you believe your product is defective, bring the product (or send it,  
postage prepaid) along with proof of purchase to the nearest  
authorized Rowenta Service Center (see below). If you send the  
product, please include a letter explaining the nature of the claim ed  
defect.  
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CORRESPONDENCE CAN BE SENT TO:  
ROWENTA  
196 Boston Avenue  
Medford, MA 02155, U.S.A.  
Tel: (781) 396-0600  
OFFICE LOCATION ONLY. Letters will be accepted at this address and  
packages without a return authorization num ber will be refused or  
forwarded to a service center. To service product see service center  
inform ation below.  
SERVICE CENTER INFORMATION:  
If your appliance needs service, ship the product to your nearest  
regional service center. Be sure to put your nam e on the outside of the  
shipping box (no P.O. boxes please), include a brief note describing the  
issue, and include a copy of the sales receipt if the product is in  
warranty. If in warranty, Rowenta will repair or replace the product at  
their discretion. If the product is out of warranty, you will be advised of  
the cost of repair before any work begins.  
Tu rn p ik e Ap p lia n c e  
California Electric  
3495A Lawson Blvd.  
1170G Burnett Ave.  
Oceanside, NY 11572  
Concord, CA 94520  
516-483-5596  
Au t h o rize d Ap p lia n c e  
1644 West Ogden Ave.  
Downers Grove, IL 60515  
630-852-1550  
Ca lifo rn ia Ele c t ric  
1170G Burnett Avenue  
Concord, CA 94520  
925-827-1011  
925-827-1011  
SERVICE CENTER INFORMATION IS SUBJ ECT TO CHANGE. Please  
autom ated service center inform ation.  
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